VA Launches 'Kids Page' Web Site

American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5, 2003 – The Department of Veterans Affairs announced the launch of "VA Kids" today, a new Web page designed to help young people understand what it means to be a veteran.

"The ideals of military service and patriotism can be unfamiliar to some children and young adults," said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Anthony J. Principi. "The VA Kids Web page supports President Bush's initiatives on education and volunteerism by providing an entertaining and informative way for young people to learn why veterans are special."

The site, contains areas for students in kindergarten through Grade 5, for Grades 6 through 12, and for teachers. VA Kids also has information about VA, Veterans Day, scholarships, student volunteer opportunities, rehabilitative and special events for disabled veterans and links to veteran-related sites.

For younger students, the site has interactive activities such as puzzles, coloring pages, matching contests and age-appropriate language to describe a number of patriotic topics.

For older students, the page has information on volunteer programs, scholarships and more sophisticated educational resources, games and reference links. The teachers' section contains more information, links and suggested classroom activities.

"The title 'veteran' is bestowed by a grateful nation on citizens willing to sacrifice everything to preserve our freedom," Principi said. "It is our responsibility to honor these heroes by ensuring that each American generation understands what this prestigious title means."

1 posted on 11/05/2003 7:37:47 AM PST by Ragtime Cowgirl

To: Ragtime Cowgirl

Thanks! Off to hunt for Veterans' Day activities for the kids!

2 posted on 11/05/2003 7:38:58 AM PST by Tax-chick (Where am I? Who are all these kids, and why are they calling me Mom?)

To: MJY1288; Calpernia; Grampa Dave; anniegetyourgun; Ernest_at_the_Beach; BOBTHENAILER; ...

The Department of Veterans Affairs announced the launch of "VA Kids" today, a new Web page designed to help young people understand what it means to be a veteran.

"The ideals of military service and patriotism can be unfamiliar to some children and young adults," said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Anthony J. Principi.

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3 posted on 11/05/2003 7:40:14 AM PST by Ragtime Cowgirl ("Today we did what we had to do. They counted on America to be passive. They counted wrong" ~RReagan)

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4 posted on 11/05/2003 7:43:04 AM PST by Alamo-Girl

To: Ragtime Cowgirl

Higher education ~ Bump!

5 posted on 11/05/2003 9:06:22 AM PST by blackie

To: Ragtime Cowgirl

Thanks for the bump. My daughters really enjoy this one:

CIA's Homepage for Kids

6 posted on 11/05/2003 9:36:48 AM PST by LayoutGuru2 (Call me paranoid but finding '/*' inside this comment makes me suspicious)

To: LayoutGuru2; SpookBrat

WHOO HOOOOO!!!!!!! BOTH sites bookmarked for Brad.

7 posted on 11/05/2003 4:09:25 PM PST by Brad’s Gramma (I have a good recipe for Spotted Owl!)

To: Ragtime Cowgirl

In other youth news, a majority of college students support the president's policies in Iraq.

8 posted on 11/05/2003 5:54:32 PM PST by PhilDragoo (Hitlery: das Butch von Buchenvald)

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